At Kiwis For Good, mental health is about more than just awareness—it’s about action. It’s about giving people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to build stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
We don’t just talk about mental health. We do something about it.
Through innovative programmes, real-world support, and powerful storytelling, we’re changing the way mental health is approached in New Zealand. Our work helps people find purpose, heal from trauma, ease financial burdens, and rewrite their futures. Our initiatives provide real solutions for people struggling with mental health challenges, trauma, and financial stress.
What We Do
Supporting Survivors: Our Partnership with The BRAVE Foundation
Surviving sexual assault is a deeply painful experience—one that no one should have to face alone. That’s why we’ve partnered with The BRAVE Foundation—a charity dedicated to helping survivors heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives.
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What We Do
The Hero’s Journey: A Free Programme for Young Kiwis Who Want More From Life
A completely free program designed to help young New Zealanders (ages 13-18) build confidence, strength, and a real sense of purpose. This isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about becoming unstoppable.
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Free Debt Dispute Service
At Kiwis For Good, we believe no one should be trapped by financial burdens they can’t escape. That’s why we offer a completely free Debt Dispute Service to help Kiwis fight back, take control, and reduce financial stress.
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The 'Bring Back Storytime' Campaign!
Once upon a time, bedtime stories were more than just words on a page—they were moments of connection, comfort, and learning. In today’s fast-paced world, those moments are fading. But we believe it’s time to bring them back.
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Changing the Conversation: Raising Mental Health Awareness Through Multimedia
At Kiwis For Good, we believe in breaking down barriers through powerful storytelling. That’s why we use documentaries, short films, and viral content to shift perspectives, challenge outdated thinking, and give people the tools to change their lives.
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Social IssuesCulture
Legalised Extortion: The Dark World of New Zealand’s Debt Buyers
I was halfway through my second cup of coffee in the dim corner of a back-alley cafe when I received a tip-off about the shadowy practice of junk debt buying. The email was cryptic, almost paranoid, and signed with the initials P.A.H. It read...
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PoliticsSocial IssuesCulture
Husband of UK Royal Dies After ‘Adverse Effects of Medication’
The tragic death of Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella, has brought to light the dangers associated with antidepressant medications and the growing reliance on pharmaceutical interventions for mental health challenges. An inquest in Gloucestershire revealed that Kingston took his own life after experiencing severe adverse effects from antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace doctor..
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Social Issues
Wayne Hanson: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
I was born on 23 October 1971 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, to my parents, Eric and Ann Hanson. My childhood was filled with adventure and mischief, and as the eldest of three children, I naturally took on the role of protector and guide to my younger brother and sister.
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Social IssuesTechnology
An Exposé: Study 329, Antidepressants, and New Zealand’s Youth Suicide Crisis
The alarming prevalence of antidepressant use among New Zealand’s youth demands urgent scrutiny. According to Ministry of Health data obtained by Kiwis For Good, in 2021, over 10,000 prescriptions for the antidepressant paroxetine were written for individuals under 30, including 1,330 for those under 19. These figures are particularly concerning given the dark history of paroxetine, a drug at the centre of one of the pharmaceutical industry’s most notorious scandals: Study 329.
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Social Issues
Unlocking Happiness: What Himalayan Monks Teach Us About Mental Health
In the lush valleys and snowy peaks of the Himalayas, a group of Tibetan monks has quietly mastered an ancient practice that could transform how we approach mental health. Thanks to groundbreaking research by neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, we now have scientific evidence that their meditation practices can reshape the brain—and improve mental well-being in ways that are accessible to everyone.
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Social Issues
New Zealand’s Drinking Culture and the Shadow It Casts on Mental Health
Alcohol, long considered a social cornerstone in New Zealand, has once again come under scrutiny, this time sparked by comments from mental health advocate Mike King. King suggested that, in some cases, alcohol may have prevented individuals from taking their own lives by numbing overwhelming distress.
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